The Transportation Road Safety Ministry announced on Monday that Omega, a company that works with Rambam Healthcare Campus, has been selected to run a coronavirus test lab in Ben-Gurion International Airport.
The company will have the lab working within 45 days. The screening tests will be performed on those flying abroad and entering Israel.
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A standard test will cost NIS 44.88 ($13) and results will be available 14 hours after testing. Fast-track testing will be offered for NIS 134.64 ($40) with results in just four hours.
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Omega will be setting up an online system for passengers to book an appointment and be issued with a 'medical passport' in Hebrew, English or in any other language required.
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